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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Painting Kitchen Cabinets

One of the most cost-effective ways to transform your kitchen is repainting the cabinets and/or island.  Not only is it less expensive than totally replacing your cabinets, it is almost hassle-free compared to tearing out the existing ones, ordering new cabinets...

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Should You Update Your Home or Just Move?

Should you update your home or just move?  A majority of Americans agree that selling/buying a home is one of the most stressful life events.  With interest rate hovering around 7%, that makes your 3% mortgage interest rate look like gold - and it is. ...

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Inspiring Way to Use your Tax Refund

Hello Spring!  A rebirth, a new start - time to renew your life and everything in it.  Hopefully, a tax refund is on its way (or will be soon!), so why not find inspiring ways to use your tax refund to brighten up your life and start fresh this spring. ...

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Get Your Dock Ready for Summer

Ahh!! Spring and summer will be here sooner than you think and its time to get your dock ready for summer!  There are few greater pleasures than enjoying a warm spring or summer day on the dock.  Docks need some love just before spring and summer are in full...

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House Painting Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

House painting mistakes are easy to make - especially if this is your first DIY painting project.  To help you avoid mistakes the next time you decide to pick up a paint brush ColaTown Painting has put together a helpful list.   5 Common Mistakes to...

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COLORS OF THE YEAR – 2024

Colors of the Year - 2024.  What could be more exciting in the world of design?  Every year, the top brands in paint, color and stains do their research into the new trends so you don't have to.  These "color of the year" choices influence everything...

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What’s Hot and What’s Not for 2024

WHAT'S HOT AND WHAT'S NOT FOR ... And just like that...2023 is winding down!  Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet?  Some may be about your health and fitness, some about work (or maybe not!) and some about home and family.  Whatever your...

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Q and A With the Contractor: What You Should Know

Q and A With the Contractor - Britt Ellis Thinking about giving your home a fresh new look?   A professional paint job is one of the most impactful ways to do that. But where do you even begin to find house painters near me?  The good news is with a...

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Staining Your Front Door (or any door!)

It's time to re-stain your front door.  Doors that are stained tend to fade and need to be re-stained more frequently than door that are painted.  It is recommended that you re-stain a front door every 3-5 years depending on how long it is exposed to direct...

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Cozy Interior Colors for Your Home

Choosing cozy interior colors for your home is a great idea!  And there are plenty of options to suit your taste and style.  The best way to select the ideal cozy color is to think about the definition of cozy,  Cozy = giving a feeling of comfort,...

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